Friday, January 30, 2009

Madelin is known to be caught when owen is waking from naptime, to be in owen's crib, his socks off, pickin' out the toe jam with much purpose and conviction. Talk about unconditional love. It has become routine. She also loves to scrub his feet in the bath. This moment was worth catching with the camera. Just a little post-breakfast jam pickin'! I died....laughed out loud by myself at this one. Owen just kicks back and watches the seriousness of Madelin's findings. Maybe ya had to be there, but it was funny stuff.

Friday, January 23, 2009

I cut Madelin's hair three days ago. When we were cleaning up I asked her to take my scissors and comb and put them on my bathroom counter. I specifically said "don't play in there, just come right back out." Well, she played... and she cut a small snip out of her hair, right in front. It isn't too bad or noticaeable, so i am not posting a pic of it. The funny part is that I told her 'no treats for 3 days' since this is by far the most horrible thing that could happen to her (in her mind), and at the moment I was rather miffed. So today, on the third day, she is begging for a treat. She got a cough drop and she felt really lucky! Just now she looked at a pack of gum sitting on the counter and asked, "mom, why does gum have to be a treat?" I said "I don't know, it just is. Sorry." Then she said "it's because Heavenly Father sent it here to be a treat.....and Jesus did too." So cute and so funny!! She always makes me giggle. I love her. That's all, just had to share!

Monday, January 19, 2009

These are just a bunch of random pics from the holiday season. Hope you enjoy!

The shepherd rockin' out to jingle bells after the preschool nativity scene performance.

It would appear that Mary is giving birth, but she is really just sitting that way. Mary was played by Madelin's good friend Sadie. She is about a foot taller than Madelin and so they are so cute together when they play.

They had Christmas cookies to decorate. Madelin wanted to just eat the frosting straight out of that costco sized container! That's me patroling right behind her so she doesn't eat a gallon of it.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

This comes from the several times a day that I give her two choices just so she feels like it's her idea and she is a little happier with the end result. Man, she's a lil' fire cracker! The fishin' on the potty pick is for blackmale's sake when she is older! She is my source of happiness, daily! So funny!

About Me

I'm a mama of two of the cutest kids on earth and that is who I spend all of my time and energy on. They make me laugh at least twice a day and yell only once. Ha! I love people and friendships that pick up right where they left off, even when you haven't talked forever. I have a husband that works harder than anyone I've ever known, and two French bull doggies that I love to pieces.
I love to be outside, and I love warm weather. I get very anxious while waiting for spring. I long for days that I don't have to bundle up my kids and they can be barefoot or even naked if they wanted.
I am one of the only people I know that has fabulous in-laws. Lived with 'em for a year and we're still good friends! I love to sing a good church song now and then (in front of people) mainly because I am not good at standing up there to say my testimony...so singing it is much easier for me. I am lucky...very lucky to have beautiful, genuine people that surround me... friends AND family both. xoxo to you.